From GQ to the Oscars | American Fiction Writer and Academy Award Winner: Cord Jefferson
Description
Join the Institute of Politics for a conversation with Cord Jefferson, Academy Award–winning writer and director of American Fiction. Jefferson will discuss his journey from journalism to filmmaking and how storytelling can challenge perceptions, spark empathy, and drive social change. Don’t miss this special event exploring the power of narrative to shape culture and conversation!
This conversation will be moderated by Marc Adelman, Adelmania Consulting.
About Cord Jefferson
Cord Jefferson is an American writer and director. After studying at the College of William & Mary, he started a career in journalism and wrote for numerous publications before becoming an editor at Gawker until 2014.
Jefferson transitioned to working as a writer for television. He wrote for the Comedy Central late-night series The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore, the Netflix comedy series Master of None, and the NBC sitcom The Good Place. For his work on the HBO limited series Watchmen, he received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Limited Series or Movie. Jefferson made his feature directorial debut with the satire American Fiction, for which he received a nomination for Best Picture and won Best Adapted Screenplay at the 96th Academy Awards.
About Marc Adelman
Marc Adelman is the founder of the strategic “Do-Tank” firm Adelmania Consulting, which focuses on creating client-specific initiatives that drive interest, awareness and opportunities for both discrete and large-scale projects with clients ranging from Marriott Hotels to the Clinton Foundation and the Motion Picture Association of America.
Accessibility
The IOP encourages persons with disabilities to participate in our programs. If you have questions about accommodations or the physical access provided, please contact 617-495-1360 or iop_info@hks.harvard.edu in advance of the event.